(BIVN) – There will be a closure at Pololū Valley this Sunday in order to make some repairs in the wake of recent storms.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources announced the Pololū Valley Lookout and Pololū Trail will be closed to residents and visitors on Sunday, November 15, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The DLNR’s Nā Ala Hele Trail and Access Program and the Protect Pololū ʻOhana, a group of mostly lineal descendants of Pololū, will temporarily restrict access to the parking area and hiking into the valley during the closure.
The Protect Pololū ʻOhana will lead the effort. The work will address visitor safety and focus on upkeep and repairs to the trail, valley and immediate surroundings, officials say.
“DLNR staff understands that Pololū Valley is a cherished destination and appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation as we undertake this important work,” the Hawaiʻi DLNR news release stated. “This brief closure ensures the preservation of this special place and safety for its visitors.”
Public access to the Pololū Valley Lookout, Pololū Trail and the parking area will resume that afternoon at 2 p.m.
